Chapter 7. Lead on Demand
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone,person to person.”
—Mother Teresa
Our Fascination with Leadership
If any singular aspect of organizational behavior engages people, it is leadership. Our history, present lives, and futures are greatly influenced by the actions of leaders. We are fascinated with the behavior of leaders in business, politics, science, sports, arts, religion, military, and other fields of endeavor. Think about some of the best known leaders of the last hundred years. Here’s some that came immediately to mind:
Adolf Hitler
Al Capone
Albert Einstein
Barack Obama
Benito Mussolini
Bill Gates
Charles Manson
Charles Taylor
Duke Ellington
Dwight Eisenhower
Fidel Castro
Franklin Roosevelt
George W. Bush ...
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